Thursday, 23 February 2012

In order to become a textiles surface designer in a studio in this generation I must learn the fundamentals of photoshop- however reluctant I may have been in the past it seems it is the only way to acheive my colour scheme and shading within printed textiles, also every studio uses the software and an inability to use it will not get me noticed...

So I need to bring my drawings into print and my level of detail. I have begun designing some repeats by hand and doing some tutorials from digital print publications. I am currently working on repeating my drawing sheets, as a starting point.

Here is the first repeating print by hand and I will keep you updated on the my digital progress- My aim to is combine digital print, screen print, layering of fabrics (imitating my paper cuts) and using the embroidery of my paper cuts for further embellishments. The first creative moduole is all about experimenting so my goal is to experiment with all of these disciplines. But first I must tackle photoshop...

About Me

I am a surface designer and I have recently graduated with an MA in Textiles and Fashion Design. The MA was a self-directed course of which I used to progress my design development skills and understanding of Photoshop. All of my designs are created through hand rendered illustrations combining mixed media and visual ideas. My main theme and source of inspiration stems from nature/flora and fauna. I love the endless vibrant colours and beauty in natural forms. I am passionate about expressing the colours I see within nature in my illustrations and prints.
I develop my drawings into design ideas culminating in placement prints and repeated patterns within Photoshop. I love illustration and pattern and combining these elements to create prints that are exciting and innovative. My favourite fashion designers are Preen and Christopher Kane and I always look to their collections for visual inspiration.
My aim is to use the skills and experiences I have gained to work within a print design studio for fashion.